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Synaptic Sparks: Question That Fire Up Your Thinking
Synaptic Sparks: Question That Fire Up Your Thinking
What is the difference between a complex system versus systems that are complicated/difficult?
What principles do you think we apply in caring for people at the bedside?
What does success in a health system look like to you?
What are the factors in an individual's environment that affect their development?
What is the difference between public health and population health?
Reflect back to what you have previously learned about health policy, and consider, how does policy play a role in promoting population health?
Why do you think there are so many examples in history of unethical research done on disempowered groups like prisoners, the poor and the disabled?
In what ways can climate change affect the health of populations?
Can you define what research designs are?
What are some of the responsibilities of researchers with respect to confidentiality?
Think back to some of the previous Modules on this course so far. What interrelated elements do you think need to be considered in addressing different needs of population groups?
Why is informed consent important in research
Despite Depo-Provera being the most frequently used injectable contraceptive in South Africa, women should be fully informed about its commercial history before being prescribed this drug. Do you agree?
What percentage of South Africa's GDP is allocated to healthcare expenditure? Is this good or bad? How does it compare to other countries substantiate your answer
Consider the goals of an effective health system, resource allocation and the STEEEP Framework. In the context of resource allocation, and with reference to the STEEEP Framework should Depo-Provera be the first line of contraception?
What are the historic reasons for why Depo-Provera has been targeted at poor and black women?
In what ways do you feel that women are being prejudiced through the administration of Depo-Provera? Substantiate your opinion.
What were some of the biggest concerns associated with the use of Depo-Provera before the Echo Trial?
What are some of the contributing factors to substantially higher costs of care in private healthcare?
What does the word ‘community' mean to you? & What communities do you belong to?
Who speaks on behalf of your community? & Do you think communities are imagined or real?
What are some of the challenges (political, logistical, social, cultural, financial) that healthcare providers face in fully involving community continuously throughout the healthcare process?
How would you describe the challenges to implementing primary health care?
In what ways do community health workers apply the principles of PHC and facilitate community engagement?
In order to achieve health for all, what considerations should be taken into account with reference to the WHO building blocking to improve community engagement?
What is your understanding of the term Rurality? What would classify a context or community as rural?
What can be done to improve access to equitable health care amongst rural communities?
To what extent and in which ways do you think organisations such as RHAP are effective in achieving equitable health care?
Briefly outline some of the major challenges facing hospitals today, that you as a health system scientist would change?
What are the implications of a poor hospital system on primary health care and universal health coverage?
Do you agree or disagree with the manner in which protests are commonly carried out in South Africa? Briefly substantiate your position
After reading the article it is pertinent to ask the question, how can you influence and effect change to achieve economic and social justice, without destroying public assets?
As an advocate for health, what is the one aspect of health promotion/improvement that you are passionate about and run an advocacy campaign or project to address? Why?
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